Weekly miles and barriers

[Crankin]

Catrin, my weekly average is not that much most of the time. Yes, the weather really affected it this spring, but it seems no matter what, I end up with the same total mileage each year. Some years, because of weather or long tours, I do more.
I stopped stressing about it. There are only so many hours in the day and we can't control the weather. I find, it usually boils down to 2 short rides a week (15 miles or so), one a bit longer, like 25, and one long ride of 40+ miles. It's rare that I do 2 long rides in a week, unless I am on vacation.

[Trek-chick]

My weekly average has gone down a lot from last season. Mostly due to major construction along my commuting rout. It was long to begin with 1.5 hours but with the added construction to bypass, it added a half hour, to make it a 2 hour commute one way!!!!!

On the flip side though, they plan to extend the bike path in this construction project. It will basically go right to my job now so, it will be worth the headache.

[Mako]

Hi,

I have been struggling to get my weekly average up too. I never really paid attention to it last year but this year I've been trying to keep track of my mileage.

I've been trying to get up to 100 miles a week in but seems to be nigh on impossible Its really difficult with the weather in the UK just recently. So when the weather is fine I try to make an effort to go out.

Unfortunately, I think I may have over done it, and I now have knee pain which I've never had before

[Dr.Doo]

Hi,

I have been struggling to get my weekly average up too. I never really paid attention to it last year but this year I've been trying to keep track of my mileage.

I've been trying to get up to 100 miles a week in but seems to be nigh on impossible Its really difficult with the weather in the UK just recently. So when the weather is fine I try to make an effort to go out.

Unfortunately, I think I may have over done it, and I now have knee pain which I've never had before

S'been a bit windy here at the northern UK seaside so I've been struggling a bit too. Now that uni is over for the year I'm aiming to be doing a 100 miles a week but have only hit 60 or so regularly. Here's hoping for a Summer here on in

[grey]

I haven't broken 50 miles yet - been trying to train for the metric century mid-august. I know I'm improving, I just am not there yet.

[surgtech1956]

rubysoho, I've been finding that my ankle does better using clips(straps), even though I don't have full range of motion in that ankle. What other pedals have you tried? I agree with a professional bike fit.

[owlice]

Well, I averaged 25 miles/week in June. My main issue is time; I don't want to ride too much past 9:30 PM or so, and many days, I don't get home from work until 7:30 or 8. The main reason I want to get faster is so I can ride more miles in less time.

I've recently learned that a half cup of coffee before riding increases my speed a bit. I'm a little uncomfortable with this knowledge; my discomfort does not stop me from using what I've learned.

[Mako]

S'been a bit windy here at the northern UK seaside so I've been struggling a bit too. Now that uni is over for the year I'm aiming to be doing a 100 miles a week but have only hit 60 or so regularly. Here's hoping for a Summer here on in

I agree, the wind has been a bit of the pain of late. Being on the coast must be a bit of a nightmare tho!

Worried I may become a 'fair weather' cyclist!

[Dr.Doo]

I agree, the wind has been a bit of the pain of late. Being on the coast must be a bit of a nightmare tho!

Worried I may become a 'fair weather' cyclist!

I'm sure you won't become a fair-weatherer. I'm determined not to despite the wind being an asthma/copd trigger for me.

Seems like we have a gorgeous Saturday...wishing you many miles and smiles in the sun.

Happy pedaling.

[bluebug32]

I've been unemployed so I figured I would finally be able to put in some big miles this season. My body, however, always seems to have other plans. Instead of getting down, I've just learned to embrace the fact that I have to take it easy and pace myself and that some days my body just doesn't want to be on the bike. Hoping to do a century or two. We'll see!

[Catrin]

Catrin, my weekly average is not that much most of the time. Yes, the weather really affected it this spring, but it seems no matter what, I end up with the same total mileage each year. Some years, because of weather or long tours, I do more.
I stopped stressing about it. There are only so many hours in the day and we can't control the weather. I find, it usually boils down to 2 short rides a week (15 miles or so), one a bit longer, like 25, and one long ride of 40+ miles. It's rare that I do 2 long rides in a week, unless I am on vacation.

Thanks Crankin. I've not really been stressing about it, just a little frustrating that I've not been able to ride as I would like. Until this week Frankly I think it is the quad scar tissue that is the frustrating part, but am working it out the best I can.

Am trying to ride no more than 4 days a week, three 20-25 mile rides and a longer one. Because of the scar tissue the longer ride isn't where I want to it to be yet - but tomorrow am shooting for my first 40 miler this year